Published in 1930 (Showa 5), this is a rare pre-war Japanese proletarian literature book titled. Army Disease (Gun Tai Byo). The book was published by Senkisha and marked as part of the “Japan Proletarian Writers League” series. As the name suggests, the Japan Proletarian Writers League was a communist-oriented writers’ organization that promoted anti-war and anti-military ideas during the early Showa period. This work focuses on themes such as. Psychological pressure inside the army. Poverty in rural farming communities. Exhaustion and suffering of soldiers. At the time, these themes were considered socially and politically sensitive. What makes this book especially important is its publication date. It was printed in 1930, before the Manchurian Incident (1931), during a brief period before militarism rapidly expanded across Japan. In the years that followed, anti-war thought and criticism of the military were increasingly suppressed, and many left-wing organizations and writers became targets under the Peace Preservation Laws. Because of this historical background, surviving publications like this are now quite scarce. Rather than just an old book, this is a surviving historical artifact from a period when alternative political and social ideas still openly existed in prewar Japan. The cover artwork is also striking, showing an exhausted soldier and rural imagery rather than heroic military propaganda imagery commonly seen in wartime publications. Printed: November 25, 1929. Fifth Edition Published: January 15, 1930. Showing that the book already had a readership at the time. An excellent item for collectors interested in. Communist / proletarian movements. Heavy age wear, stains, creases, edge wear, and paper aging consistent with its age of nearly 100 years. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
The Vintage 1925 United States Military Academy West Point The Howitzer Year Book is an original period item with a militaria theme, focusing on the history and activities of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This collectible publication from 1925 provides a unique glimpse into the military academy’s traditions, training, and events during that time period, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in military history and memorabilia. Book is in excellent shape. One page has come separate from the binding and there is some light foxing. There is some normal shelf wear to the cover. Please see photos for condition.
Original Pre-WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy poster featuring the light cruiser KINU (Nagara-class). Printed in the early Showa period, this piece includes a portrait of. Symbol of the Imperial Household. Large format and rare surviving example of naval promotional or commemorative prints from the 1930s. About the Cruiser KINU. She served extensively throughout the Pacific. Philippine invasion operations (1941). Dutch East Indies operations (1942). Guadalcanal “Tokyo Express” transport missions. Numerous escort and supply operations in New Guinea and the Bismarck Sea. Sunk in October 1944. During the Leyte Gulf operations. A warship known for its wide operational range and heavy wartime service. Portrait of Emperor Hirohito, gold Chrysanthemum Seal. Creases, age toning, minor stains. 380 × 296 mm. A valuable display piece for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy history, warship memorabilia, and pre-WW2 prints. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Original Soviet WW2 Medal “For Battle Merit” (???????????????) with wartime serial number 1311661. Authentic silver wartime issue awarded approximately in late 1944 during the Second World War. Original suspension and ribbon. Strong details with attractive aged patina. Instituted in 1938, this medal was awarded to Soviet military personnel for combat merit, battlefield service and military achievement. Original USSR issue. Serial number: 1311661. Approximate award year: 1944. Condition: good vintage condition with normal age wear. Guaranteed authentic period piece. Rare and desirable WW2 Soviet militaria collectible.
1919 Bronze Navy Yard Metal USS California Mare Island launch date November 20, 1919.
Thank you for visiting. This is a fascinating commemorative medal related to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Admiral Heihachiro Togo, one of the most famous naval commanders in Japanese history. The front features a detailed relief portrait of Admiral Togo, surrounded by the name “Mikasa, ” the legendary battleship that served as his flagship during the Russo-Japanese War. The reverse side bears the famous phrase. The fate of the Empire depends upon this battle. This was the historic signal associated with the Battle of Tsushima in 1905, one of the most decisive naval victories of the modern era. The medal also includes the inscription. “Presented by Toho News Agency”. This detail is particularly important historically. Toho News Agency was a real prewar Japanese media and communications organization, and the use of the word “Presented” strongly suggests this was an actual commemorative distribution item from the prewar or wartime period, rather than a modern tourist reproduction. It may have been created for. Russo-Japanese War memorial activities. Imperial Japanese Navy promotion. The design itself also strongly reflects prewar Japanese military aesthetics, including. Porthole-like border inspired by battleship imagery. Heavy military-style relief portrait. Symbolic Imperial Navy slogan. Admiral Togo remains internationally famous even today and is sometimes referred to as. The Nelson of the East. The Battle of Tsushima is still studied worldwide as one of the most significant naval battles in history, making artifacts related to Togo and Mikasa highly desirable among naval historians and militaria collectors. This is not simply a medal. It is a surviving piece of Imperial Japanese naval mythology and national memory. 7.1 cm width. Condition shows age and use, including. Please carefully review all photographs for condition details. Only the items shown in the photographs are included. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Argentine Navy Admiral Sword Belt. JM Militaria & Collectibles. Argentine Navy Admiral’s Full Dress Sword Belt. COMPLETE WITH SLINGS · FRENCH MANUFACTURE MTC · c. Buenos Aires · Argentina. The belt corresponds to the specifications of the. Reglamento de Uniformes de la Armada Argentina, 1901. Complete with both sword slings (tiros), all original gilt brass hardware, and the sword suspension hook – an unusually complete survival for a piece of this age and category. Produced during Argentina’s Belle Époque, when the country was among the world’s leading economies and its Navy commissioned its finest dress insignia directly from Parisian ateliers at considerable expense. Navy blue melton wool base, fully embroidered along its entire length with a continuous pattern of laurel branches in passing gold and silver thread, bordered by twisted gold bullion rope on both edges. The embroidery is dense, uniform, and shows the precision characteristic of high-grade Parisian military work. Large circular gilt brass buckle in high relief, depicting a foul anchor with chain and laurel wreath – the standard Argentine Navy heraldic device. Flanked by two square gilt brass retaining plates with Greek key border detail. Reverse stamped “MADE IN FRANCE” and “MTC”. Two complete sword slings in matching embroidered navy blue wool with gold thread, each fitted with a gilt brass square adjustment buckle and a gilt brass sword hook (garfio) with engraved foliate decoration. Both slings original and intact. All original gilt brass throughout: central buckle, square retaining plates, sling buckles, sword hooks with engraved oak leaf decoration, and safety chain with ring attachment. No replacements or repairs to the hardware. MADE IN FRANCE / MTC – stamped on the reverse of the central buckle plate. Identical maker’s mark to the Admiral’s epaulettes of the same collection, confirming both pieces originate from the same Parisian atelier. Very good for approximately 100 years of age. Natural oxidation patina on the gold and silver embroidery threads – expected and consistent with genuine aged French goldwork. Gilt brass hardware retains good definition. Embroidery structurally intact along the full length of belt and slings. No moth damage, no repairs. Reglamento de Uniformes de la Armada Argentina. Of 1901 established a dress uniform system drawing directly from French naval tradition, reflecting Argentina’s close ties with France during the Belle Époque – a period when Argentina ranked among the world’s top economies and its armed forces commissioned their finest dress items directly from Paris. The sword belt was an essential component of the Admiral’s full dress – worn at fleet reviews, presidential audiences, and the highest state ceremonies. The rank of Almirante was held by a very small number of officers at any given time, each piece of full dress kit commissioned individually at considerable personal or institutional expense. The confirmed MTC maker’s mark – identical to that found on the Admiral’s epaulettes offered separately in this store – strongly suggests this belt and those epaulettes formed part of the same original full dress kit, produced by the same Parisian atelier for the same officer. MTC, Paris (Made in France). Belt + 2 slings + all hardware. Specialising in Latin American & European military antiques Edged weapons · Uniforms · Insignia · Fine Art · Historical artefacts.
Spanish M-1907’Modello II’ Mounted Cavalry Artillery Parade Sword Toledo Spain. Original Spanish M-1907’Modello II’ Mounted Cavalry Artillery Parade Sword Toledo Spain, 41 Inches Overall, Good Issued. As Photographed with wear and age as seen (please see photos for condition). A Great Candidate for any Collection, War Room, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring our customers a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
1:1 Replica copy of tripod fits M18. Or 1917a1 Machine Gun resin replica. Our products are cast from original weapons and made of resin. Our products meet all United States import regulations guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Our products have no moving parts and cannot fire any projectiles or explode, cannot chamber a shell, cannot be converted to fire a round. Our products are cast from original weapons. Must be used for Theatrical Purposes Only these locations either restrict or prohibit commerce in imitation firearms that are replicas of modern firearms. Please contact your local government if you have any questions regarding specific restrictions in these areas. You are responsible for knowing if importing these replicas is legal. These Replicas are Collectors, Movie Props and Reenactments only. They have a blaze orange barrel plug permanently attached to the weapon. They can’t be converted to shoot lethal projectiles. All other applicable laws must be followed. The picture show the actual item for sale as a whole.
Excellent original condition as shown. Never seen this maker or pattern before. Rare cab badge size too… Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve!